Geography Curriculum
Curriculum Map
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Year Group |
Geography |
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
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Y1 |
I live in Birkenhead
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Weather, seasons UK including coasts |
Local study - New Brighton human, physical geography |
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Y2 |
I live in Europe.
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The World is my Oyster
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Local Study - Birkenhead comparing to Barrier Island. USA
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Y3 |
Types of settlement, natural resources
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Egypt and North Africa |
Local Study - The Wirral Peninsula Rivers and beaches in Wirral and UK |
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Y4 |
Volcanoes and earthquakes of the world |
Cold climates Scandinavia Sweden |
Ship building, ports across Europe (Copenhagen Malmo Port) |
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Y5 |
Extreme regions and explorers
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Greek islands and holiday destinations |
Countries of … The former British Empire, The Commonwealth |
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Y6 |
Russia and the USA
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Mexico and South America |
Rivers, mountains, valleys and the water cycle |
Geography - Key Knowledge
Below is a list of the key Geographical knowledge that all children should be fluent with. Children should be able to recall the key facts from their year group, and all previous year groups. They should be confident discussing, explaining and describing events in detail.
Geography Key Progression
Key Stage 1
Pupils should develop knowledge about the world, the United Kingdom and their locality. They should understand basic subject specific vocabulary relating to human and physical geography and begin to use geographical skills including first hand observation to enhance their locational awareness.
Key Stage 2
Pupils should develop knowledge and understanding beyond the local area to include the United Kingdom and Europe, North and South America. This will include the location and characteristics of a range of the world’s most significant human and physical features. They should develop their use of geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance their locational and place knowledge.